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Finisher

by DUKE EKSTROM / Royal Star
Success! Another fantastic trip with Tim Manaka and his 19 fellow anglers. This trip we prioritized bites more than anything. With very little opportunity on gamefish we had a blast catching quality reds and lings. That being said with little
(More...) (Monday, June 1, 2026)

Having a blast catching some delicious table fare along the coast

by EXCEL LONG RANGE SPORTFISHING / Excel Sportfishing
The weather came up and the bluefin were playing hard to get. That didnt stop our group from Kansas and Oklahoma from having a blast catching some delicious table fare along the coast. The kids were Rockstars!
(More...) (Sunday, May 31, 2026)

Graftech Rods/Turner's/ Avet Reels 8 Day

by BRIAN PIFER / Independence Sportfishing
We departed yesterday for our longest-standing charter with Rick Ozaki after 22 years running. We are honored to host this 8-day adventure in partnership with Graftech Rods, Avet Reels, and Turner's Outdoorsman. Rick, Kyle, and Mike have already been hard at
(More...) (Sunday, May 31, 2026)

Rockfish were biting today!

by BILL WILKERSON / Horizon Charters
Fish count 225 rockfish We will be fishing deep the next couple of days! The water got cold in the kelp so our charter group wanted to try out the deep water rockfish it was BITTING!!! Please bring 16oz sinkers, 30-40lb with a full spool
(More...) (Friday, May 29, 2026)

BFT up to 180 lbs.

by MIKE LOUST / Pacific Dawn Sportfishing
Very good opportunity on big fish last night, up too 18 bluefin tuna for our 15 anglers with 12 being 120-180. Still plenty of day time left reverse 1.5 leaving tomorrow morning with some spots available weather looks great.
(More...) (Tuesday, May 26, 2026)

Electrifying Three-Day Fishing Extravaganza

by BILL WILKERSON / Horizon Charters
The Horizon lumbers triumphantly back to shore at 5 PM, fishing brag sheet in hand, after an electrifying three-day fishing extravaganza that embodied the unwavering 'we're-all-crazy-for-fish' spirit with unbridled flair! We fearlessly tangled with mighty bluefin tuna on both nights,
(More...) (Monday, May 25, 2026)

A lot of personal bests coming over the rail lately

by DREW CARD / Pacific Queen Sportfishing
A lot of personal bests coming over the rail lately. Get some rest before your next trip! #pacificqueen #pacificqueensportfishing
(More...) (Sunday, May 24, 2026)

CDFW Releases Ocean Salmon Harvest Tracking Tools

by CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH & WILDLIFE
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is pleased to announce the launch of new digital tools to track the recreational and commercial in-season harvests of ocean salmon. The new tools, available at CDFW’s Ocean Salmon Fishery Information webpage, will allow recreational anglers
(More...) (Friday, May 22, 2026)

If the weather and conditions allow for it we will be targeting bluefin in the dark

by JACOB HENSLEY (OXNARD) / Ranger 85 Sportfishing
With some incredible night time Bluefin fishing happening in our zone we will definitely be trying to capitalize on our multi-day trips out of @cisportfishing. Please bring some kind of heavy night time outfit (80# to 130#) and some assorted jigs
(More...) (Friday, May 22, 2026)

Monday

by FISHERMANS LANDING STAFF / Fishermans Landing
There's Bluefin, Yellowfin and Dorado being caught within 1 day range. A majority of the fish are being caught on 25-30# flyline setups with some flourocarbon and smaller #4 to 1/0 sized hooks. We are also starting to see and
(More...) (Monday, May 18, 2026)

2.3‑pound Crappie

by WOHLFORD LAKE STAFF / Wohlford Lake
    New leader in the Whopper Contest for crappie!     Roy Duncan weighed in a 2.3‑pound crappie caught from the Crappie Float while fishing with a mini jig!
(More...) (Wednesday, May 27, 2026)

Lake Jennings Fishing Report

by LAKE JENNINGS STAFF / Lake Jennings Staff
Stocking: Catfish Opener is this weekend where 1,500 pounds of catfish from Alpine Fishery will be stocked. We’ll stock a total of 8,500 pounds of catfish through October. With catfish season comes night fishing every Friday and Saturday night. The lake
(More...) (Thursday, May 21, 2026)

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